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Event Info
Need to Knows:
General
Ticketing
At the Event
Important
Lincoln University, Rugby Fields.
Gates Open: 10am
Gates Shut: 1pm SHARP
We encourage everyone to GET THERE EARLY; there will be queues!
Garden Party is strictly R18 — minors are prohibited.All patrons are required to present one of the below forms of ID on request. These must be current, and valid on the day of the event.Only these three approved forms of ID will be accepted;· Current NZ Drivers Licence· Kiwi Access Card (18+)· NZ or Overseas PassportPhysical copies only, photographs will not be accepted. A reminder that if you are planning to sit your license in the next few weeks, you risk not having an ID on the day of the event, so make sure to get a Kiwi Access 18+ card as backup, or bring your passport.Bag searches will be conducted upon entry, and all water bottles entering the festival must be empty. No metal water bottles will be permitted.Do not arrive intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, you will not gain entry into Garden Party under any circumstances.Please Note: Unlike previous years, you will not have the ability to sober up in the Detox Zone and re-enter the event.No pass outs.
Never drink and drive.There are many options to ensure you and your friends remain safe before and after the event, ask our team if you need assistance.Arrange someone to drop off and collect you after the event, use the nearby public transport, taxi, Uber or have a designated driver. It’s a 20 minute drive from Christchurch.Arriving at the event? Here are your options:· Walking: Gate 2, Ellesmere Junction Road· Pick Up/Drop off: Gate 1, Ellesmere Junction Road· Parking: Orchard Carpark (Gate 3, Springs Road)· Metro Bus: drop off at Gate 1· Jump on the free bus which will run from the Lincoln Township to the event from 9.30am – 12.45pmWe will have free buses available throughout the day to get you home safely. These will depart every half hour from 3pm and will stop at Lincoln Township, Prebbleton, Sockburn and Church Corner.Please be respectful of our neighbourhood when heading to and leaving the festival. After the event, you must remove all of your belongings, rubbish, recycling, and vehicles.
We have a duty of care for your safety.Bar staff and security staff can refuse service to anyone showing signs of being overly intoxicated, be that alcohol or drug use, and have you admitted into the Support Zone.If you end up in the Support Zone, you will remain there until you are deemed safe to be removed from the event and appropriate transport has been arranged for your removal. You will not be permitted to re-enter Garden Party at any stage under any circumstance.Please Note: Unlike previous years, you will not have the ability to sober up in the Support Zone and re-enter the event.A liquor ban has been applied to the surrounding streets. Security will be present in these areas and police will be active in policing this. Please respect the law.If you are hosting a pre/after party be sure to register it with GoodOne to help you and your guests stay safe and have a good one.Refusal or Entry/Eviction:The Promoter reserves the right to, and to authorise or instruct Event Staff to, refuse entry or evict any person from the Event that: fails to comply with the Event Terms; is unable to provide valid and current Photo ID or sufficient proof of age documentation when requested; engages in any illegal activity or behaviour or any activity or behaviour deemed in the Promoter’s absolute discretion to be unsafe, disorderly or antisocial, including without limitation being intoxicated or affected by alcohol or drugs; crowd surfing, moshing or stage diving; entering non-public or designated no access areas of the Venue or areas of the Venue to which your Event Ticket does not permit access; climbing the staging, rigging or other structures at the Venue; causing damage to property or goods at the Venue; or acting in a violent, threatening, inappropriate, abusive, aggressive, sexist, racist, or discriminatory manner, or for any other reason in the Promoter’s absolute discretion.
You must follow all reasonable directions of the Promoter and Event Staff, including but not limited to security, bar staff, and traffic management personnel as well as directions conveyed on signage at the Event. You further agree to comply with all applicable laws (including regulations) at all times during the Event (including but not limited to liquor licensing, smoking laws and any physical distancing orders in force at the time of the Event).

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